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  2026 ANS Annual Conference
  May 31–June 3, 2026
  Denver, CO|Sheraton Denver
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ANS Opening Plenary | Monday, June 1, 2026 | 8:00–11:30AM

The Honorable
Ho Nieh

U.S. NRC Chairman

Pietro Barabaschi

ITER Organization

Michl Binderbauer

TAE Technologies

Steven Cowley

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory

ANS Plenary II | Tuesday, June 2, 2026 | 8:00–9:45AM

Seth Grae

Lightbridge

Jean-Luc Palayer

Orano USA

Amir Vexler

Centrus Energy Corporation

With the theme of “Net Out & Power Up”, this year's ANS Annual Conference explores the pivotal moment facing nuclear energy. The fusion sector is racing to achieve net energy gain, while the fission industry is focused on scaling up commercial advanced nuclear systems to deliver real value.

Bringing together leaders from across fusion and fission, this year’s conference will examine the technical milestones, financial strategies, and commercialization pathways required to turn breakthrough innovation into sustained power generation and economic benefit. Join us to discuss how the nuclear community can power up the future of clean energy.

General Chair

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Amy Roma

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe Partner

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H.M. Hashemian

ANS President 2025-2026

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Craig Piercy

ANS CEO

Become a premier sponsor or exhibitor!

Enhance your visibility at ANS Annual 2026 Conference by becoming a sponsor or exhibitor. All sponsors are recognized on the conference website, conference communications, at the Opening Plenary and on signage displayed throughout the conference. Sponsorship packages are limited, so reserve your sponsorship package early.

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A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

A Special Thank You to Our Exhibitors

Technical Sessions